Exhibits
Take a sneak peak at our current exhibits.
Indoor
Railway Station
An impressive mural recreates a typical station scene from the early
20th century. The artist is Gus Froese, a well-known Saskatchewan
painter.
Winning the Prairie Gamble
This exhibit celebrates 100 years of Saskatchewan. A presentation
with four mannequins sets the stage before provincehood. Events on the
1905-2005 timeline chronicle Saskatchewan achievements and challenges
during the first 100 years of the province. An
authentic log home tells
a compelling story of early hardships. Two carved figures
symbolize the sacrifices people made when they left their homelands. The
Theatre celebrates Saskatchewan people and places.
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In a Prairie Attic: Bladon Family Toys
This exhibit showcases more than 200 artifacts which speak of growing
up during the settlement period of Saskatchewan. The artifacts tell the
story of the Bladon family, a couple and their seven children who farmed
near Lang, Saskatchewan from 1910 to 1995. The family members were
savers. Five of the seven children lived in the family home for their
whole lives. The toys provide a fascinating look at prairie childhood in
the early decades of the 20th century.
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Yorkton Local History Exhibit
Discover how the original Yorkton townsite was established when the
York Farmers' Colonization Company purchased land in 1881.
Showcase Rooms
Room
exhibits showcase an array of artifacts from different cultures,
including British, German, American, and Ukranian.
Time Square - A Place For Kids
Youngsters
are invited to play with traditional toys and handle objects from the
past. Here, children can pretend they are students in a one-room school,
shop for items found in a general store or experience the atmosphere of
an old-time kitchen.
Learn more about Time Square -->